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http://drericamiller.com/remarkablehealth/#respondSat, 19 Jan 2019 20:14:20 +0000http://drericamiller.com/?p=2127Did you Know? According to the University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter (October 2018), stair climbing is an aerobic exercise that has many benefits. It can lower blood pressure, reduce arterial stiffness, lower blood sugar in older people with type 2 diabetes, and decrease brain age. While you might not like it, it’s good for you. Try it. You Can Do It!
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http://drericamiller.com/legacy/#respondThu, 10 Jan 2019 23:47:01 +0000http://drericamiller.com/?p=2095Did you know? For many, creating a legacy is important. It means handing down something from one generation to the next. In other words, after you’re gone, how do you want to be remembered? Sometimes answers come from what you did for family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to make the world a better place in which to live. To envision your legacy, reflect on the life lessons, contributions and wisdom you shared with others. Then, visualize your tombstone and what it would say after living a long and healthy life to age 123. You can do it!
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http://drericamiller.com/stress/#respondThu, 10 Jan 2019 23:05:11 +0000http://drericamiller.com/?p=2079Did you know? Stress is a fact of life. We all have it. But even more important, we know that our ability to lessen and manage it will make us healthier, happier human beings. Here are five ways to reduce stress: exercise frequently, laugh a lot, engage with others, meditate, and learn to let go. When you practice these simple steps, you will experience the sense of relief that comes as stress leaves your body.
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http://drericamiller.com/did-you-know-4/#respondFri, 28 Dec 2018 21:51:17 +0000http://drericamiller.com/?p=2069Did you know? Retiring from work isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, the trend is to retire much later or not at all. The reality for many seniors is their careers provided purpose, sense of self-worth, confidence, connections, comfortable routines, not to mention financial security. When people retire, many of those benefits disappear. To avoid the disappointment, make sure you have a plan to stay engaged in a meaningful way. You can do it!
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http://drericamiller.com/storytelling-inspires-and-engages/#respondThu, 20 Dec 2018 21:36:42 +0000http://drericamiller.com/?p=2041When many of us were in school, teachers relied upon a defined curriculum that was supported through textbooks, lessons plans, exercises and tests. We studied and memorized content that did not necessarily result in long-term learning. In business, the trend has continued. We gain new information from workshops that often include charts, graphs, bullet points, research data and other facts. Storytelling, on the other hand, helps us learn in a different way. It is experiential and connects us to our inner core. We learn emotionally and can use the information to connect more personally to others. Because stories have a beginning, middle and an end, people assimilate the information and the messaging viscerally. The next time you want to make a point, consider storytelling as a vehicle to better engage with your audiences. It’s a more powerful way to stimulate, provoke thought, entertain and educate. Remember, what we learn from stories stays with us.
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http://drericamiller.com/did-you-know-3/#respondTue, 18 Dec 2018 21:48:37 +0000http://drericamiller.com/?p=2067Did you know? Positive thoughts produce positive results. If you think it, it is true. If you can envision it, you can achieve it. It is through attitude and perceptions that we create opportunities. If you are more conscious of what you believe, you can change your behavior to enjoy a more fulfilling life. You can do it!
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http://drericamiller.com/did-you-know-2/#respondMon, 10 Dec 2018 23:45:09 +0000http://drericamiller.com/?p=2065Did you know? Everyone has trauma in their lives. The events vary, but the need to overcome loss, disappointment, injury and fear is the same. Let go of the past. Become detached and resilient. Focus on what you can change in the present. Pat yourself on the back for every positive step you take. You can do it!
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http://drericamiller.com/did-you-know/#respondTue, 04 Dec 2018 21:43:49 +0000http://drericamiller.com/?p=2062Did you know? Living long and well is a choice. Here’s how: Get off the couch. Eat fresh, nutritious food. Participate in your community. Maintain relationships with family and friends. Reduce stress. Practice religiosity or spirituality. This is the pathway to becoming a super-centenarian. You can do it!
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http://drericamiller.com/blue-zone-life-styles-gaining-in-popularity/#respondMon, 03 Dec 2018 23:47:19 +0000http://drericamiller.com/?p=2037In 2004, Dan Buettner and National Geographic identified five areas in the world where people live long and well. Those areas, called Blue Zones, include Sardinia, Okinawa, Japan, Loma Linda, CA, the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica and the Greek island of Ikaria. In all these regions research showed that residents lived far longer than the average life span of most Americans. Why? Because they share these common practices: They eat a plant-based diet, exercise regularly, have a sense of community and purpose, are more peaceful and stress free, maintain connections with family and friends and participate in religious or spiritual activities. Today the concept of Blue Zones is expanding into communities where people want to duplicate the experiences to live longer and better. For example, in Beach Cities, CA, the community’s commitment to health resulted in a 14% reduction in obesity and a 30% reduction in tobacco use. Similarly in Albert Lea, MN, residents were able to reduce health care claims by 49%. And there are many other examples. In the end, expanding life expectancy is about a adopting mindful lifestyle—one that involves personal choice and commitment to health and well-being. For more information, check out my book, Chronologically Gifted—Aging with Gusto: A Practical Guide for Healthy Living to Age 123!
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http://drericamiller.com/dreams-require-action/#respondMon, 15 Oct 2018 16:30:03 +0000http://drericamiller.com/?p=1971Did you know?A dream without action is but a daydream. Successful dreamers act—they move forward. To act is to identify obstacles and design strategies to overcome them.You Can Do It!
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